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Former Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is headed to the White Sox

Former Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi will be back in the American League Central, but it will be with the division-rival Chicago White Sox. The free agent signed a five-year, $75 million deal with the Sox, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It is is the largest contract in White Sox franchise history.

The 28-year-old Benintendi is coming off his best season since 2018, where he hit .304/.373/.399 with 52 walks. He was worth 3.2 rWAR overall and earned his first All-Star appearances. The Royals traded him in July to the Yankees for minor league pitchers T.J. Sikkema, Beck Way, and Chandler Champlain.